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Breach of the restraining order

Breach of a restraining order is a punishable act. The punishment is a fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year. Breach of the order is a crime subject to public prosecution, and it will be taken to court by the public prosecutor.

All restraining orders are entered into a special personal data file kept by the police.

The police also supervises these orders and may use force if the order is breached. If for example a person upon whom a restraining order has been imposed continues to harass the person protected, the police called in may take the guilty party to the police station and interrogate him/her for further measures.

THIS IS WHAT TO DO:

• if you have been or are about to be subjected to violence or harassment, contact the police
• you can ask the police to issue a temporary restraining order
• you can also ask the social services for advice or turn to another party giving advice
• use expert assistance, where necessary
• after a restraining order has been issued, think if you can do something to improve your security, like change the locks etc.
• control yourself actively that the restraining order is not violated
• if the restraining order is violated, inform the police immediately
• do not be afraid to act for your own safety and the safety of your family

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